We offer both experience days and full beginners courses run by beekeepers with over a decade of experience apiece.

When attending an event, in addition to the expertise you also get the stunning backdrop of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Whether you are having a taste of beekeeping in Louth with its panoramic views of the Wolds or a full beginners course in the picturesque valleys of Withcall, Welton le Wold and Louth courtesy of the Lincs Wolds Honey Co we aim to make it an experience to remember!

Full Beekeeping Course in Louth and the Lincolnshire Wolds

£95 per person

The full beekeeping course in Louth and also based in various locations through the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB is designed for those who are serious about getting into beekeeping. Our multi-day beekeeping course in Louth and around the Lincolnshire Wolds is run by the Lincolnshire Wolds Honey Company in conjunction with Mister Bee and takes place over several days throughout the beekeeping season, in order to give you detailed insight into a beekeepers season.

The beekeeping training on offer is based on the British Beekeepers Association beginners course, supplemented by information from the National Bee Unit and current scientific understanding (courtesy of academic literature). The beginners beekeeping course in Louth is also set in some other sites in the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, so in addition to the training we have a characterful historic venue and a beautiful setting.

Our full beekeeping course in Louth is delivered by an experienced Higher Education teacher, who has several years experience in offering beekeeping courses. Our beekeeping course in Louth is supported by WhatsApp group and professional training materials.

The theory beekeeping training is supplemented by substantial practical experiences at our apiaries. The apiaries we have in the Lincolnshire Wolds have been designed with this beekeeping course in mind. All beginners will carry out hive inspections, swarm control, extract honey and go through wintering colonies.

Commence your beekeeping confidently with the benefit of 10 years of beekeeping experience.

Discover more about our full beginners beekeeping course in the Lincolnshire Wolds by contact us here, or by following the link below.

The Lincolnshire Wolds Honey Company are proud to offer a beginners beekeeping course that has been designed and run as a professional training programme, fully supported and structured, for people wanting to embark on a solid base in the craft and husbandry of beekeeping. With our beginners beekeeping course in Lincolnshire Wolds the support will continue even after the official training has been completed with bees, equipment and sundries.

The training we offer is based on the British Beekeepers Association beginners course, supplemented by information from the National Bee Unit and current scientific understanding (courtesy of academic literature). The beginners beekeeping course is set in the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, in addition to the training we have a characterful historic venue and a beautiful setting.

The beekeeper delivering the beginners beekeeping course is a trained and experienced HE teacher. The course is based on small groups (not exceeding 8 people) to maximise attention and is supported by professionally produced training materials and a WhatsApp group which is available to cover any ongoing questions.

This theoretical training is supplemented by structured practical experience at our apiaries, which have been set up specifically for teaching. All beginners will conduct inspections, carry out swarm control, extract honey and prepare colonies for winter.

Finally, we are in a position to supply our learners with bees and guide you on getting equipment where you will not be fleeced. In future we are intending to be full service and have hives for sale.

Essentially, start your beekeeping confidently with the benefit of 10 years of experience…


The Lincolnshire Wolds Beginners Course in Detail;

29 MAR 2025 - Session 1: Introduction:

Theory: Introduction/History of bees and beekeeping, The Beekeeping Year and the Hive

Practical: Frame building and how to put the hive together, Fitting of bee suits ready for further practical work, types of hive tool, lighting a smoker and the different types of fuel.

5 APR 2025 - Session 2: Bees, the colony and inspections:

Theory: The Colony, the types of bee, their lifecycle and routine inspections.

Practical: A session based around a full inspection of a colony in small groups with supervision, followed by a recap and then another inspection individually with support.

12 APR 2025 - Session 3: Queens and Swarming:

Theory: A brief recap on the colony and the basic inspections moving on to Queens, their role in the hive, swarming and methods of swarm control.

Practical: Based around swarm control methods and swarm catching with a full inspection.

19 APR 2025 - Session 4: Pests, Diseases & Hive products (Honey and Wax):

Theory: Pests and Diseases, Bees, Plants and Hive Products (including honey) and Getting Started in beekeeping (buying advice) along with Revision & Questions.

Practical: Honey extraction, filtering, jarring and wax rendering

DATE TBC - Session 5: Treating for varroa and Winter Preparation.

Specific session covering winter preparation and methods of treating varroa later in the year.

DATE TBC - Session 6: The Asian Hornet

Intro Beekeeping Day in Louth, Lincolnshire

This half-day introduction to beekeeping in Louth offers a taster into the world of beekeeping and will give you a great insight into what is required to become a beekeeper.

The intro for beginners beekeeping day in Louth takes place regularly throughout the beekeeping season, therefore there are plenty of opportunities to come along. Offered by a couple of experienced beekeepers who will expel their knowledge and give you the basic understanding of the honey bee, detail the equipment you will require as to what is required to take up this form of husbandry.

Contact us now to find out more, or tap the button below to book yourself on the introduction to beekeeping day in Louth.

Want to find out more about our beekeeping courses?

We offer introductory beekeeping courses in Louth as well as a full beekeeping course in Louth and within the Lincolnshire Wolds which will take you through a full beekeeping season.